A few that I like at the moment: White Lies, Elbow, The Rumble Strips, Sam Isaac, The Magic Numbers, Mute Math, We are Scientists, Foals, Bloc Party, Athlete, Kings of Leon, The Fray, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly.
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"Animated, catchy and cunningly powerful...giving him the edge over some of the lo-fi indie performers on the circuit today."Rocsoc Music. Exeter
Following on from the success of Pete McAllen's second EP The Optical Illusion, his latest offering Cosmic Politics is the first single from his planed forthcoming album.
Cosmic Politics was written in frustration for a friend who was making some silly choices in their life, as Pete puts it "we live in a pick and choose culture, but the reality is some choices lead to big regrets." Along with his frustration, McAllen's social commentary belies his youth "dead me lie 'cos we couldn't care less. These battles are taking these innocent victims", showing a deep concern for society today.
Along with support slots for YFriday and The Steels, Pete's music and love of performing live has lead to airplay on BBC6 Music, Premier Radio and regional shows. McAllen also had great success over seas in Kenya and Poland, including a 20 gig tour in 2007, and appearing at a number of UK festivals.
"Wow where do you get that voice from? You are incredible live, completely loved your set! I foresee a long career in music for you. Certainly a recording artist hats off to you sir!"
Sam Crompton CEO Excellence Records
"There's no denying that Cosmic Politics is a good listen...displaying a huge amount of potential in Pete McAllen." Radio Wave, Penryn.
"I'm surprised that he isn't signed." GK Radio, Stoke on Trent
"A dark folky track that shows his talent as a wordsmith and
songwriter." HFM, Burnley.
"Pete McAllen's single 'Cosmic Politics' has all the ingredients needed for a good indie single...its quality indie which is hard to find these days." Tom Crowther @ www.allgigs.co.uk
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Hahaha when u come back down we should so do tht! :p...And i know:T...I tend to get influenced verry easy and then our youth wernt verry active in anything so it got kinda boring n idk i went stupid haha...But i know i cant stay gone for too long even if i wanted to,god has did has did alot for me n well ya sooner or later im gonna try n get back on track little by little :T
Aha that's good:) u should like make a song about me ha ha jk...I've. Been okay(: but not in church anymore..trying to stay out of trouble ha ha being bored at schOol
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I'm staying in surbiton. I would love to come to your church with you on the Sunday. If you were willing to meet me somewhere. As I am likely to get lost on my travels. Londons a BIG place. I would be good to see you anyway.
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Hello there Mr McAllen! That just sounds odd saying that. How are things going these days??? I saw you have a gig with Bloc Party! Ooooo get you! I'm up in your part of the world for a few days soon! I'm going to visit my sister not this weekend but the next one and staying for some of half term! :)
Haha yeah you did lol I just didn't like how they looked on my profile but did you really mean mute math? .. and ah tina that fat lard lol I see she found your space.
what inspires you? and man you should make it into a song! ... only thing though is that you'd have to let me buy the first album lol
and hey guess what? that shirt i bought (the small girl one) .. i gave it to my niece haha ... i tried giving it to my sister but it didn't fit her either haha
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